Wilhelm Presents: Frightening Tales & Other Weird Stories

Zea Mindwerl’s ”Fear”

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:39:48 -0500

Author Zea Mindwerl shares this story she wrote for a prompt at Blog.Reedsy.com. It's a dark tale about the unknown things out in the dark of night. And hammers home the idea that there's no place like the safety of home in a tale she calls FEAR.

The story was originally posted in 2023 but has since gone missing from my podcast... I have no idea why. But in the time that's past from when I originally posted this and now I've learned so much about audio recording and mastering. So I've applied that to the original performance and updated the effects with new ones from my subscription with Epidemic Sounds.

Jim Cort’s Reaper

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 08:52:54 -0500

Imagine being followed around by death itself... for seemingly no reason at all. Jim Cort dives into this idea in this original story.

N Bonds, The Bookshop

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 08:28:55 -0500

A nostalgic look back at horror alumni Nelson Bond. Who's aged old writing paved the way for todays contemporary authors. His tale The Bookshop, explores the secrets often found in seemingly innocuous places.

Don’t Look at the Angel on Cobbler Street

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 09:06:24 -0400

Today’s episode… is written by Glenn Dungan, currently based in Brooklyn, NYC. He exists within a Venn diagram of urban design, sociology, and good stories.

When not obsessing about one of those three, he can be found at a park drinking black coffee and listening to podcasts about murder.

For more of his work, please visit his website, whereisglennnow.com.

You can also find him on substack, "WhereisGlennnow?"

and also on Instagram at...you guessed it, @whereisglennnow.

Tiny

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:20:24 -0400

Today’s episode… is written by Dustin Ridout, the dad of two lovely but sometimes scary kids, a Colorado area physician and a lover of horror stories on cold rainy nights. Here's his tale he calls Tiny.

The F’king Dirt Bike Story

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:43:05 -0400

Today’s episode… is written by Rob Morton… Rob hasn’t shared much about himself other than that he claims the story he’s about to share is 100% true.

Malignant Manor

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:12:39 -0400

Today’s episode… is written by A.G.R., a graduate of Florida International University and a writer and author. He majored in interdisciplinary studies and had minors in philosophy and sociology, which provided him with knowledge in various areas and research skills. His interests in writing are Horror and Mysteries. A.G.R.’s other interests are video games, paranormal research, and reading. When he is not writing, he gives ghost tours and tells ghost stories. A.G.R.’s work has been featured in the literary magazine, Gods Cruel Joke.

Link to previous work: https://www.godscrueljokelit.com/agrcurtains

Bore’s Bridle

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:57:12 -0400

Today’s episode… is written by STEPHEN MCQUIGGAN, self-proclaiming he’s the original author of the bible; he vowed never to write again after the publishers removed the dinosaurs and the spectacular alien abduction ending from the final edit.

His other, lesser-known, novels are A Pig’s View of Heaven and Trip a Dwarf.

For more dark tales visit me at frighteningtales.com

The Evil Stepmother & A Retrieved Memory

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Today’s first story… is written by Eleazar Nolan. This is a tale that has been passed down through Eleazar’s family. I’m told that Eleazar has been hunting for where this story may have originated. It’s subtly similar to an old brother’s Grim tale ‘The Juniper Tree’. This version feels like a natural American folk mutation of that old European root: it shifts the bones of the story into Illinois soil, adds religious framing, and swaps the bird transformation for a chilling chant. Honestly, that’s folklore doing what it does best — adapting to place, faith, and fear. But unique enough to be something new. Wherever it did come from here it is now Written by Eleazar Nolan and told by Wilhelm… The Evil Stepmother.

Then Argentinean author David Clark takes us on a journey for A Retrieved Memory.

On The Thirteenth Night

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 06:01:00 -0400

Today’s episode… is written by Paul O’Neill, an award-winning short story writer from Fife, Scotland. His works have been published by the No Sleep Podcast, Crystal Lake, Sinister Smile Press, Scare Street, Vanishing Point Magazine, Hell Bound Books, Grinning Skull Press, and many other publications and competitions.

Paul would love you to join his Short Story Club on Substack, where he and over 150 readers analyze the classics regularly. Link in the notes.

But now listen to Paul’s tale: On the Thirteenth Night.

https://substack.com/@pauloneill722362?utm_source=global-search

The Girl on the Porch

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:55:39 -0400

Today’s episode… is written by Steve Loiaconi a journalist and a graduate of George Mason University's MFA program.

His fiction previously appeared in Griffel, the Mystery Tribune, Mythaxis, Zooscape, and the Saturday Evening Post, as well as the anthologies Open All Night, Why Didn’t You Just Leave, and Found 2.

He lives in Washington, DC with his wife, son, and dog.

More of his work can be found at: steveloiaconi.wordpress.com.

Strange Discovery

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Today’s episode… is written by Brian J. Smith, author of nine horror novels such as Dead River and Consuming Darkness! His most recent second short story collection “Strange Discovery And Other Strange Discoveries” was published in July 2024; his splatter western “Blood On The Sand” is due out this year. He resides in south eastern Ohio, drinks a lot of coffee, has too many books but continues to buy more!

If you’d like to follow Brian on social media look for him on Bluesky at: bubbywriteshorror9,

On Threads and Instagram under horrorauthor9

and on Amazon under https://www.amazon.com/author/brianjsmith.

He tells me this story was first published in Books Of Horror Vol. 2 Community Anthology released in 2020 and reprinted in his second short story collection "Strange Discovery And Other Strange Discoveries" in July of 2024.Here now is his tale Strange Discovery as presented by Wilhelm.

Nicky’s Ninth Door

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Today’s episode… is written by Devin Langan a full-time social worker up in the great white north of Canada where he dabbles in writing for animation, and horror as a hobby.

Today’s take is the first writing that Devin has submitted for a North American audience at Creepypasta stories. If you'd like to reach out to Devin write him here: dlangan9653@gmail.com

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Relic

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:17:49 -0400

Author Ryan Andrus asks the question... what if an object were to reach out across time and space to your awareness? What if that object became the sole desire of your life? An item you'd even kill for. And what if others learned of such an object? Things that were not quite human? Our tale today dives into just that.

Look for more dark tales at Wilhelm Presents: Frightening Tales.

The Enemy of my Enemy

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Today’s episode… is written by Jethro Pili for Reedsy Prompts. Jethro has been writing horror and other fiction for a number of years now. And is one of the authors who allowed me to read several of his stories in season 1. I’ve come so far from there now… you can find him on Reedsy Prompts I’ll provide a link in the notes. Thank you for all your support over the years Jethro… I hope you enjoy your tale… The Enemy of my Enemy.

Twigs

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Today’s episode… is written by Lorna Pearl. A Creative Writing student living in New York with their spouse and two Sphynx cats, Titan and Shiva. Originally from the South East of England, Lorna has been writing stories since childhood. When not writing, you can find Lorna immersed in the latest horror, thriller books and new-release movies. I now present to you their story… Twigs

For more stories, tune in to FrighteningTales.com

Ice Cream in the Woods

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Today’s episode… is written by Dillon Hendrick, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner living in South Texas with his beautiful wife and two kids. Look for his short story coming out soon in a collection known as Trash Tales. He’s currently chipping away at a new short story that he hopes to be finished with later this year.

But for now, here’s his tale… Ice Cream in the Woods.

For more dark tales, visit me at https://frighteningtales.com

The Land Lady

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Once a season I like to dive into the history of Horror and revisit one of the great works that helped to shape the genre. Today’s story is written by none other than Roald Dahl. Despite being renowned for children’s literature. Roald Dahl was a huge fan of Horror, and especially enjoyed a good ghost story. In fact he has a collection of horror stories available at your local book store called “Roald Dahl’s Book of Ghost Stories. He read more 700 spooky tales and collected the best 14 of them into this book. Our tale today was first published in 1959, the 28th day of November in a print piece called ‘the New Yorker’. Sit back and now and enjoy Roald Dahls dark tale… The Land Lady.

See Roald Dahls Ghost Stories

The Lovely Parasite

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Today’s episode… is written by Chloe DeVos a young writer, of poetry and stories. Some of her poetry has been published in local journals. When not writing, She enjoys drawing, reading manga, taking walks, and studying history.

To learn more about Chloe you can find her on :

Twitter at @WomanDust

Instagram at @svengoolienewmar,

and on her Wordpress blog at:

https://digitalcommonplacebookblog.wordpress.com/?_gl=1*ejkn1h*_gcl_au*ODk4MDA1ODY5LjE3MjY0MzU4ODU.

The Waltz at the Gas Station

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Today’s episode… is written by Ananth Ram a mysterious author from unknown parts. Ananth writes a number of creepy pastas and has stories available on Amazon. If you’d like to learn more about Ananth visit:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ananth-Ram/

Watchers at the Black Gate

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Today’s episode… is written by Fernando Sanchez, a technical writer, creative writer, and lover of the written word. Born under the sign of Aquarius. Fernando ran with wolves as a child and chased ghosts and demons with a smirk on his face. Did I mention he loves writing?

Here’s his tale: Watchers at the Black Gate.

The Yellow Brick Killer

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Today’s episode… sees the return of author MN Wiggins, a surgeon who operates on people—legally . . . mostly.

He is an author, voice actor, and humorist from the American South. His Arkansas Traveler series recently released, Physician's Guide to Homicide on Amazon.

Dr. Wiggins’s short stories have been featured in Black Petals, Medicine and Meaning, as well as the podcasts: Frightening Tales and Creepy. He has forthcoming stories in The Hooghly Review, Flunk magazine, AcademFic, Thirteen, and The Night’s End. Dr. Wiggins’s complete works may be found at MNWiggins.com You can find his other frightening tale in season 4 called the Rejuventator.

Library of Mysteries: Ashtray

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Today’s episode…is written by Rose Engel who makes her home in Austin, Texas.

Rose participates in regular writing groups… I believe we used to call those covens. She is currently working on her 4th novel. Her writing adores leaning into the world of Greek mythology, romance and villain origin stories…

Find more of Rose, visit her on Instagram @growinwithrose!

For more frightening tales visit me at frighteningtales.com

The Weight

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 06:01:00 -0400

Some words can describe things physical or mental... but in today's story, the title applies to both.

Today's tale …is written by author Kim Bossert a lab tech at an IVF clinic who just enjoys a good story. Kim has a love of short scary stories from skin-crawlers told around the campfire to classic internet creepypastas. This is the first of her stories that has seen distribution beyond torturing her friends and family. She also enjoy cosplay, baking, and spoiling her two cats.

Bubblegum Bat Paste

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 06:05:00 -0400

Author Lonnie Russo is an author of short fiction from the East Coast of the United States.

He grew up around his grandmother's haunted house, the graveyard down the block, and the funeral home in which many of his relatives worked.

While he enjoys exploring all topics, he considers himself largely a genre writer of horror, science fiction, and romance, of all things, but he also believes all stories are made of the same stuff—something extraordinary happening among the ordinary. He resides with his partner and two cats.

You can find more work by Lonnie here:

https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/lonnie-russo/

For more frightening tales... visit frighteningtales.com if you're brave enough.

The Howl and the Wail

Fri, 30 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Written by Matt Martinek. Matt is passionate about a number of creative pursuits writing horror is just one of them. You can find Matts most recent project: Fright! Stories of Murder, Monsters, and Mayhem as well as his book The Oddest Couple: The Collected Edition at Amazon or Barnes & Noble.com.

Lena

Fri, 23 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Written by Helen Mihajlovic, she predominantly writes short horror stories, but has written science fiction, surrealist and fantasy tales.

Her stories can be found at Dark Dossier magazine and Horror Novel Reviews. Her novella 'The Darkness of Judith' has recently been published through Unveiling-Nightmares Press (now Baynam Books Press), it is also available on Amazon.

For more scary stories listen at Frighteningtales.com... if you're brave enough.

The Bloodwitch | Five Points

Fri, 16 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400

It's another double feature!

The first tale is written by… Matthew Jon Smith, an up-and-coming author in the horror genre. Matthew is a 41-year-old web programmer working for the public education system, to learn more about Matthew visit him at www.matthewjonsmith.com

The second part of our episode is a tale written by Harlinn Draper, an American fiction author. Born in the charming town of Corbin, Kentucky, Harlinn was instilled with a love for storytelling from an early age. His mother, an English teacher, gifted him the power of evocative language and captivating plots, while his father, a railroader, passed on a strength and grit that would shape Harlinn's writing style. To learn more about our author you can visit him at

https://harlinndraper.com

https://werdsmith.com/harlinndraper

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The Smoke of Her Burning | The Row Houses | Floor Nineteen

Fri, 09 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome to a triple feature this week. With 3 dark tales to satisfy your hunger for horror.

The first tale "The Smoke of Her Burning" written by Deidra Lovegren. Her published works include The Medicine Girl, The Medicine Woman, and 21 Conversations—a collection of dialogue-only short stories. You can also find her Anthology The Lady of the Match, her work translated into Arabic, debuted at the 2024 Cairo International Book Fair.

https://deidrawhittlovegren.com

Leigh-Anne Burley writes our second tale. Leigh-Anne is an American Author who writes across multiple genres, including literary fiction. She has written a number of short stories and her story, "Her Father," was published by Calla Press Publishing. She is also listed as an author in an Amazon book, "Endless Possibilities". Burley's work has been described as blending suspense and character-driven narratives. And this is certainly true in her tale.

Our final tale this episode is "Floor Nineteen" written by Laura Melvin a Canadian author from British Columbia, where she writes a number of short stories she publishes in her profile on dailyprompt.com which you can visit for more of her writing.

Despair | The Sköll and the Swine

Fri, 02 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome back to season 5 brave listeners. We start the season with a dark tale double feature!

The First tale is called Despair written by author Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc. You can find more of her work at:

https://linktr.ee/theandreadeanvanscoyoc

The Second tale is called The Sköll and the Swine written by Suzie Lockhart & Bruce Lockhart 2nd.

You can find more of Suzie's writing here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00DTIG29I

and Bruce's writing here:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00DUX0WZ2

Find more frightening tales at frighteningtales.com if you're brave enough!

Don’t Eat the Worm

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:08:39 -0400

Listener Discretion is Advised. (Language, Visceral Depictions and Gore.)

Skeeter was a mountain of a man with an insatiable thirst and he wasn't finicky about what he drank so long as it got him drunk. But when a mystery bottle found Skeeter it would take him on a nightmare journey.

Performance © copyright Mark Wilhelm

You can find more of Mike's work on Reddit:

⁠https://www.reddit.com/u/ZealousidealYam4891/s/2G7vtEzcLr

How the Devil Bargains

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Two friends make a pact on halloween night to face off against the dark forces that stole their friend years earlier.

Performance © copyright Mark Wilhelm
Story © copyright Justin Alcala

Learn more about Justin at:
https://www.justincalcala.com

Something Good to Eat

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400

A Mother's ability to nurture her child can be a limitless thing. But just how far would a mother really go...

Performance © copyright Mark Wilhelm
Story © copyright Lindsey B Goddard

For More on Lindsey visit:
WeirdWideWeb.org
https://LindseyBethGoddard.com

Daniel Damned: The Book of Forms (Part I)

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400

We rejoin Daniel and Mr Nobody after season 3's debut. The two on their way to Ocala Florida to find an artifact that is as mysterious as Daniel, but along the way they find themselves side tracked with a new mystery, one that has dire consequences if they don't intervene.

Click to Play Daniel Damned Pilot Episode

You Got It

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400

She's going to do it... she's going to force out of him, all that she's got coming... even if it kills him.

Performance © copyright Mark Wilhelm

Story © copyright J Davies

The Mystery of Emma Villanueva

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:01:00 -0400

A family grieving finds that sometimes the past has a way of crashing into the present... on occasion with unforeseen consequences.

Performance © copyright Mark Wilhelm

Story © copyright Kristopher Cisneros

May's Publishing:

https://mayspublishing.com/writers-k#2d0b3562-6029-4e2b-a45a-665a9655b304

Rogue will be publishing Kristopher's story Blood Red in an anthology soon.

https://www.rogueanimalbooks.com/

Kristophers Short Film:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALxAIXrcYUU

Tall Betsy (A Cautionary Tale for Children)

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400

It's said in certain parts of the U.S., that if you're not home before dark... before the street lights come on... you may find yourself the prey of Tall Betsy, and she wants your head. But that's just something they tell kids... right?

You can find more of Sam Morris on instagram @SamBamMorris

Treats at the Aver Residence

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400

The Avers residence has something particularly special planned for the trick-or-treaters this year. You'll have to tune in to find out what.

Performance © 2024 Copyright Mark Wilhelm Story © 2024 Copyright A.J. Brown & S. Copperstone. All Rights Reserved. Type AJ Negative Blog: https://typeajnegative.wordpress.com/2022/04/15/hi/ S. Copperstone on Amazon: (Not an affiliate link) https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00MK9U978/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=668114a6-79b6-488e-a4b1-5af44f3d1afb&ref_=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2

In the Cards

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400

A group of friends dabbling with the prognostic powers of tarot cards may have revealed more than they might have wanted to. You just never know who's watching.

Performance © copyright Mark Wilhelm

Story © copyright Paul Leone

https://paul-leone.com

Progress

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:47:00 -0400

Job interviews can be downright scary... but it's the job itself that might be what kills you. Mr Tanner is just so tired of not having a steady job he'd do nearly anything for a paycheck.

Exclusive Frightening Tales Story!

Written and Performed by Mark Wilhelm.

Housewarming

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400

A new house can come with all kinds of surprises... some, a little darker than others.

Performance © copyright Mark Wilhelm

You can find Debbie on X at: @writerlywriting

Mycosis

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400

It's incredible how nature can find a way to reclaim all that lives on this great blue marble... sometimes it's rather ravenous in its appetite. Sometimes, it's downright relentless.

Performance © copyright Mark Wilhelm

You can find more of Mike's work on Reddit:

https://www.reddit.com/u/ZealousidealYam4891/s/2G7vtEzcLr

The Rejuvenator

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Regardless of what station one holds in life. Offering some kindness to anyone you meet might pay dividends. But those who do not heed this lesson may have... a different experience.

Performance © copyright Mark Wilhelm

Story © copyright MN Wiggins

www.MNWiggins.com

A Ghost’s Story

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Being a ghost day in and day out can make a spirit yearn for a little excitement, but alive or dead you should be careful what you wish for.

Performance © copyright Mark Wilhelm

Story © copyright Jade Falcetti

Myrna

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Often we don't mind something following us home, a kitten, or a puppy... but what if something, a little darker followed you home and didn't want to share.

Performance © copyright Mark Wilhelm

Story © copyright Dane Erbach

Incy Wincy

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400

How far will a Mother go when her children's survival is at risk? Incy Wincy explores just how invisible bounds appear when you need to protect your little ones.

Story © copyright Vanessa Kelly-Sibley

Music supplied by Epidemic Sound.

Extended Care

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Hospitals are meant to be a place of calm, peace, and healing. But what happens when the illness that someone is suffering from isn't the kind of bug you're used to getting sick with?

Giving Butterflies at Night

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400

How would you react if in that magical moment that love strikes, that moment, where you're all full of butterflies... something unforeseen intercedes? Find out in today's Frightening Tale.

Performance © Copyright Mark Wilhelm 2024

Story © Copyright C.C. Adams 2024

Unknown Caller

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400

What if that dead air, from an unknown caller that called you earlier had a more sinister purpose to it? What if picking up just then... meant someone died? That's the story behind this frightening tale

Performance & Story: ©copyright Mark Wilhelm

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The Bump

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400

When the doors to your home are open, you never know what might wander in.

Performance © copyright Mark Wilhelm

Writing © copyright Mark Wilhelm

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Image in a Dark Glass

Fri, 24 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400

What happens when you finally reach your life's ambition and it turns out there is a darkness protecting it... will you cross that line? and to what ends.

Performance © copyright Mark Wilhelm

Writing © copyright Gary Kilworth

In The Field of The Dying Cherry Tree

Fri, 17 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400

A tree stands still in a remote part of a young boys farm. A cherry tree that seems to have been slowly dying since his fathers, father was a boy. But there is something about that old tree... something dark that the boy just can't seem to let go of.

Performance © copyright Mark Wilhelm

Writing © copyright Curtis K Stadtfeld

Ms. Wilkinson

Fri, 10 May 2024 06:02:00 -0400

In the dark corners of the southern United States there are primal forces that will on occasion select a chosen few to have access to their gifts. Will those chosen use these gifts for good, or for more darker purposes?

Performance © copyright Mark Wilhelm

Writing © copyright Vanessa Kelly-Sibley

A Long Way Home

Fri, 03 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Two friends find out what happens when a seemingly normal trip home takes a horrific turn.

Performance © copyright Mark Wilhelm

Writing © copyright Mark Wilhelm

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The Tuck at the Foot of the Bed

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 09:22:23 -0400

Why is it that some of us can't shake the need to refrain from dangling a limb off the bed during the night... perhaps that need is there for a reason.

Show Me Where the Waters Fill Your Grave

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400

They say in the deep south that when the rains come down hard and God plays his drums, it may wake loved ones long since gone. And on one dark and stormy night there was a knock at the door.

Recollections of Annie

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400

There were two strong women in his life – and one of them were dead.

Ruth’s Pool

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Billy had made concessions to give his wife her dream pool, but what would this really cost them?

Lost Hearts

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400

A retrospective visit to the classic tales by renowned authors. In this tale author M.R. James shares arguably his best ghost story, written in 1894.

Papa Gumbo

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400

What lengths would you go through for success in your career? This weeks story examines the dark place one might be led to in an effort to get... a head.

Death of a Drop of Water

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0400

How many of us are haunted by the life that might have been... But what happens when that haunting is no longer metaphor?

A story from Sara Century's new book "A Small Light & Other Stories" available through publisher Weird Punk.

The Red-Eyed Thing

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400

We all have our vices, our personal demons. But some demons are a little more tangible than others.

*Listener Discretion is Advised horrific scenes depicted.

The Park

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400

What happens with the unoticable is noticed? Starved for attention how far would a being go once it finally felt 'seen' This weeks story asks just such a question, in an exclusive story by Mark Wilhelm.

The Friend in the Mirror

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400

What happens when you peer into the mirror only to realize that something was off a little about your reflection. As though it just wasn't right.

Spuds

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 11:13:26 -0400

A seemingly normal date is interrupted by the demands of an unassuming side dish.

Daniel Damned: Mr Nobody

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Pilot Episode. An odd man with a very personal connection to the paranormal is on a hunt, shaking down hells minions for information that will help him aquire a powerful divine relic. Along the way he meets an even stranger man that seems to remain outside the perceptions of hell, a real life Nobody. Thrust together seemingly by fate the two start to try to unravel this mystery but will they do it before hells warden notices it's getting kind of empty and comes looking... for Daniel Damned!

Philly

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Clarabelle and her Father are trying to make their new house a home. But Clara's unplanned roomate seems to have darker idea's for the new residents. It wouldn't be long before dark secrets would take these negotiations to a whole other level.

Pests

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400

It was a sad and somber thing that set about one of the truly great moments for nearly any New Yorker. Henry Adams was dead, and that meant there would be a vacancy.

Sleepy Hollow

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Special Presentation!

Written in 1820 by American author Washington Irving as part of a collection of 34 essays and short stories in a volume called 'The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon'. This is the a reading of the original story of Sleepy Hollow.

As this was written in 1820, what was considered proper in life back then deviates from what is considered by today's standards of proper. Keep in mind that this piece suffers from anachronism and as such is a historic look at the period.

Episode Notes:

There is reference to 'Chanticleer'. I myself had to look this up to figure out how to pronounce it or what it was. My research reveals it was a childrens character from a kids book of the time that was a very proud Rooster. It was as common to children then as the Cat in the Hat is today.

Darcy Girl

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Trigger warning: descriptions of family violence.

A Mother's love can span greater distances than the measurements of mankind, in time Darcy would learn how far a Mother would go for her little girl.

Stay Hungry

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400

What would you give to change the things about yourself that you just don't like? What if you were approached with a miracle fix to get that perfect you? Would you leap before you look?

Even the Angels Don’t Love Me

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Lisa is having trouble getting a song out of her head... a song that only she can hear. Seemingly now the soundtrack to all the tragedy in her life. But where did it come from? And who made it?

The Red Snow

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Sprinkled throughout the snow-covered Canadian north, hidden military bases monitor the arctic circle. Their orders are not to watch for enemy threats, but to alert domestic forces should the things that makes their hunting grounds in that desolate north… move south.

A Ballad for Buck Dumpster

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 06:00:35 -0400

The burden of guilt, given enough time, can weigh down a soul, forcing us to revisit the past... perhaps one last time. But revisiting our old haunts has been known to stir up ghosts.

Midnights Curtains

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 06:00:09 -0400

We all must come to terms with those things in our lives that we fear... What happens though, when we're finally free of those shackles that nature put there for our own protection...

Shhhhhh

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 06:00:53 -0400

In the heart of summer, a house - just waiting for a family to fill its halls - sits nearly forgotten by the nearby city. That is until an unassuming couple bring with them the inherent sounds of the living. But some neighbours don't appreciate those who disturb their rest.

The Papercut

Fri, 26 May 2023 06:00:33 -0400

When I wake up, the doctor gives me the facts. She delivers them to me gently—her voice like a warm cup of water you could steep a bag of tea in. Somehow, she’s made a car accident sound like a papercut, and so I decide that's what I'd like to call it from now on—a papercut.

Buyer’s Remorse

Fri, 19 May 2023 06:00:36 -0400

A good magician never reveals their secrets. But, today as I lie in my deathbed, I am prepared to tell you mine...

The Lottery of Fate

Fri, 12 May 2023 06:00:48 -0400

Nothing I had been taught in school or in social settings could have prepared me for the irrational events that unfold when you encounter a ghost. Nothing prepared me to deal with the fear and panic that inevitably comes with that, either. But that’s getting ahead of my story.

Who Brings a Baby

Fri, 05 May 2023 06:00:08 -0400

The devilishly clever Clay McLeod Chapman offers up our season 3 premier tale.

A cinema experience, big sound, big picture and that ever-satisfying movie popcorn. But what happens when the sacred space that is a movie is interrupted by something innocently out of place?

Visit Clay online at: https://www.claymcleodchapman.com

The Straw Doll & Pulling The Plug

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:26:00 -0400

In the Straw Doll, a dying monarch bestows a gift to the next generation, but not all gifts are so innocent.

Pulling the Plug explores the weight of traveling the expanse of our universe so far from home. And the toll it weighs on the soul.

Acorns

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 06:01:09 -0400

Author Brett B asks the question... does the guilt of an action sometimes reach out and tether something else to us? Perhaps the universe's need for balance is what haunts us... who's to say?

In the Quiet of the Night

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:01:47 -0400

Author Rachel Ryan takes us on a journey with an Alaskan research student and the discoveries made in nature's quiet places.

Bricks & Branches

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 06:01:57 -0400

Author Wemory Charnel's tale challenges everything we've known about princesses and forests full of cute playful animals.

Finish What You’ve Started

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 06:01:25 -0400

Author Katharine Widdows brings us an unexpected twist to a botched suicide. Trigger warning suicide.

Details:

Her original story was written for the prompt "Write about a character who is trying to convince others to play a game." As seen on Reedsy prompts and presented here with her permission. https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/.

Promo: New Episodes Weekly

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 08:36:47 -0400

Welcome brave listeners, I'm your host Wilhelm, Tune in weekly for a new creepy tale of the paranormal. If you're brave enough.

Cellared

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 06:00:59 -0400

Sometimes more than just the past can haunt us. In this beautiful tale by Katharine Widdows a family learns what secrets there are to dig up in the basement.

Details:

Katharine's original story was written for the prompt "Start your story with someone sharing a secret that has a big impact on everyone." As seen on Reedsy prompts and presented here with her permission. ⁠https://blog.reedsy.com/short-story/xc3oac/⁠.

This episode was updated in 2023 with more accurate content.

The Straw Men

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:00:11 -0400

Sometimes the strings that come with gifts can lead to deadly consequences. An inheritance, in this case, introduces two brothers to a darker place they would otherwise have never found.

The Shadowman

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 06:00:27 -0400

A mysterious force seems to be haunting Sam, it only wants her to be safe... but how far will it go to ensure that? Listen, if you're brave enough.

A Little Homework Never Hurt Anyone

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 06:05:58 -0400

The focus you give your homework just might become the thing that saves your life.

Dukes After Dark (Expletives)

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 06:00:41 -0400

(Content Advisory: Use of Expletives)
Christmas eve has long been a time for reflecting and sharing. The 3 staff on hand at Duke's are about to share an unforgettable experience.

The Unofficial History of Hide and Seek

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 06:00:05 -0400

Humanity has often defiantly mimicked things that were dangerous, who would have thought that unofficially something as innocent as hide and seek started more malevolently?

Someone has Died

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 06:00:58 -0400

Have you ever been so attuned to people that you could sense even the subtlest of changes with them... and dreaded knowing deep in your heart that something has happened to one of them? But who?

Off to Bed

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 06:00:39 -0400

Sometimes your regular routines are interrupted by something altogether unimaginable... how would you react?

The Tangled Man

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 06:00:32 -0400

When faced with imminent doom, how will you react? will you own it proudly... or find another to take your place. Either way, the Tangled Man is coming for someone. Will it be you?

The Dangers of Deadlines

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:00:19 -0400

Harry has been working overtime for far to long... but has it finally blurred the lines between what is real and unreal? find out in this frightening tale by Daniel Jankowski

Marienvoglein (Ladybug)

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 06:00:41 -0400

Learning the in's and outs of the family business can often dig up the ghosts of our family history revealing the true sacrifices a family does for one another. In this tale a man is faced with the weight of taking on the family business.

Gurgleplop

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 06:00:44 -0400

Her song is sung in local taverns... its warning clear and true. If you're not careful you'll cross paths with Gurgleplop. Balin would learn all to well what that entails.

On, Off

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 06:04:58 -0400

What if the thing to be afraid of, wasn't hiding in the dark, but in among the photons of the light? On, Off shines some light on fear.

Click Clack the Rattlebag & The Shadows Stare Back

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 06:00:05 -0400

Hoping to make a good impression on his girlfriend a young man lends a hand when her little brother asks that simple question, "will you tell me a story?" Our other tale follows a man living in a world that has been over run by feral shadows, and the reflection that inherently happens when faced with oblivion. Listen now... if you're brave enough.